(Reuters Health) - Charcoal toothpaste may be having a moment as a go-to brightening and whitening tool, but some dentists say these products might actually damage tooth enamel and make cavities more ...

“Charcoal and whitening toothpastes are highly abrasive and can cause permanent destruction to your tooth structure,” says celebrity dentist Dr. Dustin Cohen of The Practice of Beverly Hills. “They’re ...

Oral hygiene has been at the top of my priorities list ever since braces made it hard to brush properly and turned my teeth a bit yellow. Since then, I’ve dedicated a huge amount of time to scoping ...

Over the past few years, the health benefits of activated charcoal have been talked about non-stop. From its supposed ability to alleviate bloating, to its reported benefits as a detoxing aid, to its ...

Decipher fact from fiction before joining the toothpaste trend. Sharmon Lebby is a writer and sustainable fashion stylist who studies and reports on the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and ...

What is the best charcoal toothpaste? Finding the right toothpaste can be tricky, especially when you have a combination of things you’re looking for, whether it be teeth sensitivity or cavity ...

It may seem counterintuitive to use black toothpaste to whiten your teeth. However, having charcoal in your toothpaste can give you whiter teeth as well as several other oral hygiene benefits. Keep in ...

Thanks to the rise of Instagram, the need for food, beverages — basically everything we consume — to look pretty has never been so prevalent. From color-blocking furniture to perfectly-sliced avocados ...

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen people swearing by sleek black tubes promising whiter, brighter teeth with the help of activated charcoal. But does toothpaste with ...